Program Overview

Mathematics and Statistics

Science @ UWindsor

Program Overview & Highlights

• Honours 4-Year Program
• Actuary designation
• BMath

This program is ideal for those interested in a career as an actuary or statistician. Students will develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills in a supportive environment with like-minded peers and faculty. Actuarial preparation is available.

The Mathematics and Statistics department offers a friendly and student-centred environment, allowing students to build strong connections with faculty and peers.

The Mathematics and Statistics Student Association and Actuarial Science Club provide a welcoming, supportive, and friendship-building environment.

Learn More About Our Program

• $2M+ in scholarships given annually to Faculty of Science students

• 85% employment rate in the field of study 6 months after graduation for Faculty of Science students

Admission Requirements

High School Student from Canada

• Course Requirements: Advanced Functions/MHF4U, Calculus & Vectors/MCV4U, English/ENG4U
• Minimum Average: 70% (70% average in all attempted math courses)
• Mean Average: 87%

High School Student from Outside Canada and the United States (International)

• Course Requirements: Grade 12 Advanced Functions, Grade 12 Calculus & Vectors, Grade 12 English
• Minimum Average: 70% (70% average in all attempted math courses)
• Mean Average: 87%

Career Tracks

• Logistics specialist
• Risk management analyst
• Financial advisor
• Research co-ordinator
• Statistician

Plan Your Program

Term: Fall 2025

Important Notes

1. All students should attend Head Start.
2. Email the undergraduate advisor to make an appointment if you have course selection questions.

Required Course Notes

• MATH 1250 or MATH 1260
• MATH 1720 or MATH 1760
• COMP 1400*
• Two Additional Courses – Open Choice
• Course with lab

1. Students who have credit for MCV4U Calculus and Vectors will take MATH 1250 and MATH 1720; those who do not have this credit will take MATH 1260 and MATH 1760.

Required Courses

COMP 1400: Introduction to Algorithms and Programming I

This course introduces students to algorithm design and programming in a high-level language such as C. Topics include computer system overview, hardware and software, problem-solving steps, concepts of variables, constants, data types, algorithmic structure, sequential logic, decisions, loops, modular programming, one-dimensional arrays, text files.

MATH 1250: Linear Algebra I

This course covers linear systems, matrix algebra, determinants, n-dimensional vectors, dot product, cross product, orthogonalization, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, diagonalization, and vector spaces.

MATH 1260: Vectors and Linear Algebra

This course is for students without Ontario Grade 12 Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U). It covers vectors, three-dimensional geometry, linear systems, matrix algebra, determinants, n-dimensional vectors, dot product, cross product, orthogonalization, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, diagonalization, and vector spaces.

MATH 1720: Differential Calculus

This course covers trigonometric functions and identities, inverse trigonometric functions, limits and continuity, derivatives and applications, mean value theorem, indeterminate forms and l'Hôpital's rule, antiderivatives, and an introduction to definite integrals.

MATH 1760: Functions and Differential Calculus

This course reviews functions, trigonometric functions and identities, transcendental functions, inverse trigonometric functions, introduction to limits, continuity, derivatives and applications, mean value theorem, indeterminate forms and l'Hôpital's rule, antiderivatives, and an introduction to definite integrals.